nitrazepam

/ (naɪˈtreɪzɪˌpæm, naɪˈtræz-) /

noun

a synthetic chemical compound belonging to the benzodiazepine group of drugs; a minor tranquillizer used mainly in sleeping tablets, such as Mogadon. Formula: C 15 H 11 N 3 O 3

Word Origin for nitrazepam

C20: from nitro- + -azepam; see diazepam